Lime Wash & Paints

Lime wash is the preferred finish on traditional buildings as it allows the structure to breathe, allowing any damp present to evaporate away rather than be trapped in the wall. It has a matt finish and helps consolidate and improve the surface of both old and new renders physically and visually. Because lime washes are porous they shade in depth of colour to reflect the dampness of the background material. As with all lime coatings, lime wash is a breathable coating allowing evaporation of moisture and vapour. Lime wash and Lime Paints are also a repairing material, being used to fill small shrinkage cracks on the lime coverings.